Cumbria river bursts its banks

Footage has emerged of the River Kent overflowing in Kendal, Cumbria, following heavy rain in the area.

Roads and schools have already been closed in Cumbria.

Four new flood warnings have been issued for Cockermouth and Egremont by the UK's Environment Agency. It brings the total number of flood warnings in the region up to six, with 18 flood alerts, according to local reports.